James vs Jedaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jedaiah Rank #5,900

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5900 for Jedaiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Jedaiah ___

  • Jedaiah Michael
  • Jedaiah James
  • Jedaiah Aaron
  • Jedaiah Joseph
  • Jedaiah Elias
  • Jedaiah Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jedaiah

Isaiah Malachi Ezra Nehemiah Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jedaiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jedaiah at #5900 in the United States.

What do James and Jedaiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jedaiah means "hand of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jedaiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jedaiah is primarily a boy name.

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